The caregiver of a client with advanced Alzheimer's disease asks how to manage the client's restless behaviors. What is the nurse's best response?
A. Allow for a 45-minute daytime nap.
B. Take frequent walks throughout the day.
C. Using a geri-chair may decrease agitation.
D. Give a mild sedative during periods of restlessness.
B
There are several strategies for coping with restlessness and wandering. Taking the client for frequent walks may decrease restless behavior. Another strategy is to engage the client in struc-tured activities.
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